HVAC Refrigerant Loop design release engineer

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking an HVAC Release Engineer to lead development and validation of automotive HVAC compressors and A/C lines. You will coordinate across powertrain, BIW, aero/thermal, engine cooling and suppliers, and maintain DFMEA and DVP&R while driving CFD/FEA analysis and pilot builds.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, 3+ years in HVAC design, and strong Unigraphics NX/CATIA skills, plus solid communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• 3+ years in HVAC compressor and/or A/C line design/development.
• Familiarity with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Knowledge of HVAC system engineering.
• Experience with e‑compressors, chillers, EV components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HVAC compressor and A/C line components to meet performance objectives.
• Coordinate development with powertrain, BIW, aero/thermal, engine cooling and suppliers.
• Write source packages, specifications, requirements and change notices; manage suppliers.
• Maintain DVP&R and oversee bench testing, simulations and test data analysis.
• Lead CFD/FEA studies for components and support pilot/builds at the assembly plant.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter

MS Office proficiency

DFMEA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

CATIA

Job description

Responsibilities

The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor and A/C lines. The candidate will ensure the components meet performance objectives and will coordinate development with other functional areas such as powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling and suppliers. Duties will include writing source packages, specifications, requirements, change notices and overall supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables. The candidate will maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R, support and keep up to date with component bench testing, simulation, drive‑cell and static cell test results, perform data analysis and establish proper corrective actions as required. They will lead a virtual team to design and perform CFD and FEA analysis for components to meet performance and will also support pilot and pre‑production build processes at the assembly plant for the development and installation of AC line and compressors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design/development. Other related design experience (Engine cooling, Aero‑Thermal) is a plus.
• Very good knowledge of Unigraphics NX and CATIA.
• Strong PC and MS Office skills; excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication.
• Self‑starter and motivated to produce results.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Basic thermodynamics knowledge.
• Experience with e‐compressors, chillers, and EV components is a plus.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Knowledge of HVAC system engineering.
• Previous experience as an AC line design and release engineer.